Woodley School and College
Community special school in Huddersfield (Kirklees).
Location
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Woodley School and College is a Kirklees Local Authority aspirational, inclusive and outward looking special school in Huddersfield for children aged 5-19 with complex autism. There are currently 140 pupils on roll.
The school is rated as 'Good' by Ofsted (2017), holds Advanced Autism Accreditation and is the Autism Education Trust licensed training provider for Kirklees schools and Post 16. This recognises the highest standards of autism expertise and practice and underpins the school's important role as a schools training hub.
We have an absolute commitment to doing the very best for our pupils and have a thirst for knowledge which improves our practice. Alongside this the school benefits from excellent therapeutic support and wonderful outdoor learning facilities.
We value the diversity of our staff and students and work to provide a supportive environment in which the unique character of every member of our learning community is valued and celebrated.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
4 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Dance
- Drama
- Forest School
- Trauma Informed Schools
Awards
4 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Healthy Eating AwardRecognised award
- UNICEF Rights Respecting SchoolsChildren's rights
- Quality in CareersRecognised award
- Sing UpRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 107797
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Ages
- 5 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Constituency
- Huddersfield
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (9 current, 2 former)
Special schools governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Ruth Hobson | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Chris Storey | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Warwick Firmin | Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained SchoolGovernance professional | since 2026 · until 2030 | |
| Mrs Judith Beaumont | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Andrew Higginbotham | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Carrieanne Drew | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Adrian Sugden | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Rev Tim Francis | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2019 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Yvonne Johnson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2019 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Chris Storey Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Warwick Firmin Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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